{"id":8632,"date":"2023-09-19T06:55:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T06:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=8632"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T10:41:50","slug":"how-can-i-add-a-different-domain-as-a-child-site-in-a-multisite-network","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-add-a-different-domain-as-a-child-site-in-a-multisite-network\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I add a different domain as a child site in a multisite network?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article will provide a step-by-step guide on adding and changing your Multisite Network’s unique domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multisite installations are generally not <\/strong>recommended with WPX because every website hosted here has dedicated resources. In the case of Multisite installations, all websites under the main website of the Multisite Installation will share the same resources i.e. the resources intended for one website will be spread across many sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that you will need to create your Multisite Network with the subdomain option for this to work correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find more on how to set up a Multisite installation with that option from here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1. Log in to your WPX account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Begin by logging into your WPX account. You can do this by visiting the WPX login page<\/a>.\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2. Go to Control Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once logged in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Locate your hosting plan in the WPX client area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click the Control Panel<\/strong> button next to the plan you wish to manage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    If you have more than five hosting plans of the same type (WordPress, Agency or WooCommerce), not all may appear on the homepage. Use the WordPress Hosting<\/strong>, Agency Hosting<\/strong> or WooCommerce Hosting<\/strong> tab in the left-hand menu to find your service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3. Create Alias<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Within the Control Panel:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. S\u0435lect +Create Website <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Then click on the Empty or Alias Site <\/strong>block from the installation wizard. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Under Type select Alias of, and then select the parent domain (your multisite main site). Fill in the new domain (site) you want to add to the multisite network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      As an optional setting, you can enable this website to have its own email service. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Click the Create button to add the Alias site to your hosting plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Alias websites do not require an empty website slot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 4. Create a unique domain for the Multisite Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once you’ve created the Alias in your WPX Panel, you can proceed with the actual setup in your Multisite Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      After you log in to your WP-admin area, go to My Sites<\/strong> (1) \u2192 Network Admin<\/strong> (2) \u2192 Sites<\/strong> (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Keep in mind that you will need to deactivate your active plugins (if you have any) before you can proceed with the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      From there, you will need to select Add New<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Now you will need to input all the information for the new domain in your Network:<\/p>\n\n\n\n